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University Presentation 2018 Welcome to the University of We have been awarded SILVER in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) City & University

Sunderland is one of the largest cities in the North East of England, with almost 300,000 residents. It’s a city by the sea, offering visitors a captivating combina- tion of picturesque countryside, award-winning beauti- NEWCASTLE ful sandy beaches, a lively city centre and a wide range of fascinating attractions and spectacular events. University of Sunderland consists of 19,500 stu- SUNDERLAND dents and is an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and sup- port. It has strong links with industry and business and works closely with some of the world’s leading com- panies. We were shortlisted for the Time Higher Uni- LONDON versity of the year 2012. London Campus. In 2012, the University of Sunder- land established a new campus in the heart of London. Its located in Canary Wharf, Εurope’s most important financial centre. A great opportunity for students that choose to live and study in London. Getting to Sunderland By Air • Newcastle Airport is the closet international Airport • Frequent flights with Easy Jet, KLM, American Airlines, Ryan Air, Air France, Jet2 • Metro runs directly to Sunderland from Newcastle International Airport By Train Sunderland has a well-connected rail service with regular train to London, York and Newcastle. (A typical journey to London takes approximately 3 h 30 m) By Metro It takes 25 minutes to get from Newcastle to Sunderland by the regional Metro. Getting to London Campus

From Airport London has several airports, but most long-haul flights arrive at Heathrow or Gatwick. To travel from Heathrow airport: walk to Heathrow Central Railway Station and take the Heathrow Connect or Express train to London Paddington Station, then travel to South Quay station. To travel from Gatwick airport: walk to Gatwick Railway Station and take the Gatwick Express train to London Victoria Station, then travel to South Quay station. By Tube / DLR The closest station is South Quay (2 minutes’ walk). This is on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) line, which is connected to the London Underground (also known as the Tube) network.

reasons to study with the 5University of Sunderland 1. Campus Safety 2. Facilities Sunderland is one of the safest The University’s facilities are undoubtedly universities in England and Wales, among the best in the UK, with over according to official police data £130m having been invested in our two published in June 2014. Sunderland campuses in recent years. 3. Accommodation 4. Career support and work Four superb Halls of residence in placement opportunities Sunderland and one in London. We guarantee 3 years accom- 5. Students have a plethora of modation - please check available programmes to choose from scholarships. 96 Undergraduate and 58 Postgraduate programmes University Successes

> We have been awarded SILVER in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) > Ten academic areas are classified as having “World leading” and “Internationally excellent” research > Top 20 in the U.K for 7 subjects including Mechanical Engineering, Tourism and Media - Guardian League Tables 2017 > Best in the North East for course satisfaction in 6 subjects including Accounting and Finance, Fashion and Textiles and Sociology - League Tables 2017 > Best in the North East for satisfaction with teaching in 6 subjects including Bio-sciences and Business, Management and Marketing - The Guardian League Tables 2017 > Highest Climber in The Guardian League Tables 2017 - The Guardian > 94% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey 2016 > Best University in the North East – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015 (voted by students) > 5th in Guardian League Table 2016 for Mechanical and Automotive Engineering > Top 10 in U.K for Student Accommodation – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015 > Top 5 in the world for satisfaction with residential service – International Student Barometer 2014 > Top 5 in U.K for satisfaction with cost of living - International Student Barometer 2014 > Top 10 in the world for satisfaction with student advice - International Student Barometer 2014 > Top 5 Students’ Union in the UK – Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015 Faculties Faculties

The University is made up of six academic departments known as Faculties:

> Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing > Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries > Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism > Faculty of Education and Society > Faculty of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing > Faculty of Computer Science Subject Areas

> Business and Management > Languages > Combined Subjects > Law > Computing > Media > Creative Arts > Performing Arts > Design > Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical > Engineering and Cosmetic Sciences > English > Postgraduate Research > Film > Psychology > Health, Nursing and > Social Sciences Clinical Sciences > Sport and Exercise Sciences > History > Teacher Training and Education > Journalism and PR > Tourism, Hospitality and Events Undergraduate Scholarships Automatically awarded ScholarshIps

You don’t need to apply for these scholarships

Excellence Scholarship Get There Scholarship ‌‌ What it is: A cash scholarship in both year 1 and What it is: Free travel across for a year 2 of study worth £1,000. year, or an accommodation discount on University- Who it’s for: Full-time Home and EU undergraduates managed accommodation (including The Forge U with ABB grades at A Level or equivalent. Student Village) Who it’s for: Full-time Home and EU undergraduates. Off-Campus Scholarship ‌‌ What it is: £1,200 tuition fee reduction for Off-Campus Progression Scholarship ‌‌ each year of study What it is: Up to £500 cash Who it’s for: Home/EU Students applying Who it’s for: For Home/EU Foundation degree for full-time undergraduate programmes students studying at partner colleges who progress at designated partner colleges to an on-campus top-up year Alumni Loyalty Scheme The Integrated Foundation Year What it is: A payment of £1,000 to reward loyal alumni who return to study a postgraduate degree at the University. Courses Scholarship Who it’s for: Alumni (graduates of the University) who What it is: A Study Plus Card with up to the value of enrol on a full-time masters-level postgraduate course £200 and £75 worth of books. (MA, MSc, LLM, MBA, PhD - excluding PGCE’s) delivered at Who it’s for: For Full-time Home/EU undergraduate our Sunderland campus starting in Jan/Feb 2018. studying an Integrated Foundation Year Courses. Scholarships you need to apply for

To receive these scholarships, you will need to apply for them.

University of Sunderland Scholarship Study Abroad Scholarship ‌What it is: A cash scholarship in both year 1 and year 2 What it is: Up to £1,000 cash to fund a short of study worth £1,000 international programme in Year 2 Who it’s for: For full-time Home/EU students with an Who it’s for: For Full-Time Home/EU students annual household income of less or equal to £42,875*. with an annual household income of less or Application deadline: 29 June 2018. This scholarship is equal to £42,875*. This scholarship is strictly strictly limited in numbers of scholarship awards made. limited in numbers of scholarship awards made.

Royal Television Society undergraduate bursary Elite Athlete Scheme What it is: £3,000 + extra benefits from the Royal Television What it is: Up to £1,000 worth of funding Society. and support (please note, support packag- Who it’s for: Applicants for BA (Hons) Broadcast Media Pro- es may vary and are individually awarded) duction or BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism. Please note that Who it’s for: Any student enrolled at the this scholarship is awarded by the Royal Television Society, University of Sunderland. not the University of Sunderland. Scholarships for current students

Scholarships you can apply for as a current University of Sunderland student

Futures Fund Student Opportunity Futures Fund Excellence Scholarship Scholarship What it is: Up to £2,000 ‌What it is: Up to £500 Who it’s for: Any penultimate year full-time student, studying Who it’s for: Any full or part-time student with the University of Sunderland, who is considered, by their studying at the University of Sunderland board of study, to be on track for a first class honours degree.

The Sir Tom Cowie Memorial Futures Fund Graduate Development Scholarship Award Scholarship What it is: £10,000 What it is: Up to £2,500 Who it’s for: Full-time undergraduate stu- Who it’s for: Any full or part-time student in the final year of their undergraduate study and also recently graduated alum- dents studying a discipline related to Engi- neering, Education, Enterprise or Business ni (up to one year) made. who are at the end of their penultimate year (second year for a standard programme or The Hope Winch Benevolence Fund Scholarship third year for a four-year programme) and What it is: £1,000 on track for a first or 2:1. Students must hail Who it’s for: Current undergraduate students studying phar- from the immediate Sunderland area and macy at the University of Sunderland who face serious finan- demonstrate financial need. cial challenges which impact upon their academic potential Scholarships for current students

Scholarships you can apply for as a current University of Sunderland student

The Robson Visual Arts Masters Award The Mike Davies Scholarship for ‌What it is: £2,000 financial assistance to help students Innovation complete their course ‌What it is: £1,000 Who it’s for: Masters level students in Glass, Ceram- Who it’s for: Students studying BA Glass and Ce- ics, Photography, Curating or Fine Art. Students must ramics (stage 2 and 3), MA Glass, MA Ceramics, PhD have a firm offer and meet specific scholarship criteria. Glass and Ceramics. Awarded to allow students to undertake a project or opportunity that will lead to innovative uses of glass or ceramics for creative use. Government grants The Government offers several grants that don’t need to be paid back to help with the costs of Higher Education. Disabled Students’ Allowance ‌What it is: If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, you can get a Disabled Stu- dents’ Allowance (DSA) to help pay for any equipment and support you need Who it’s for: Full-time/part-time undergraduates and postgraduates are eligible for DSAs on top of any other loans, grants and bursaries Our Campuses RIVER CAMPUS CITY CAMPUS LONDON CAMPUS KEY TO BUILDINGS 8 Forster Building 24 The Murray Library £ 9 CitySpace 25 Priestman Building 1 Ashburne House The Sciences Complex: 26 North Shore - Map of SunderlandMap Of and Sunderland and (inc. Ashburne Resource 10 Darwin Building student nightclub & bar / lifechanging Centre and 11 Darwin Annexe Wearbank House £ The Vardy Gallery) 12 The Ecology Centre 27 St Peter’s Gate University Campuses 2 Clanny House 13 Dale Building (Sunderland Science Park) 3 The Forge – 14 Pasteur Building 28 The Reg Vardy Centre £ University Campuses U Student Village 15 Fleming Building 29 The David Goldman inc. The Meeting 16 ISOC Facility Informatics Centre Place (TMP) £ 17 Johnson Building 30 St Peter’s Library 4 Precinct 18 The Design Centre 31 The Prospect Building 5 Panns Bank (Hart Court & 19 Edinburgh Building (inc. The Sir Tom Cowie Douglas Court) 20 The Gateway Lecture Theatre) £ 6 Scotia Quay (Allan House 21 St Mary’s Nursery 32 The LivingstoneDavid Puttnam Rd & Russell House) Silksworth22 RowSt Mary’s Building Media Centre Hylton Rd 7 Students’ Union Bonded Johnson St 23 Technology Park 33 £ Warehouse £ (inc. Unit 3 – Print Centre) St Michael’s Way

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One of the top five The David Puttman Media Centre campuses in the UK You can find the Schools of The David Goldman Informatics Centre Business and Law, Applied Reg Verdy Centre • The Prospect Building Sciences, Education and society and Media Department National Glass Centre • N. Shore Students Union Venue CITY CAMPUS

In the heart of the city with Science complex a wide of retail outlets, cafes and restaurants CitySpace You can find the schools of The Gateway Education and Society, Applied Sciences, Arts and Design Priestman Building LONDON CAMPUS

Four intakes during the year We deliver high quality education that leads January - April - August - October to globally-recognised qualifications. Strong working links with many Located in Europe’s most of the corporate giants nearby important financial Centre Accommodation Halls of residence in Sunderland

Single study bed- Clanny House from £72.11* room /ensuite Fully equipped kitchens Scotia Quay from £95.50* Laundry facilities All inclusive living (internet, heating, lighting, fuel) Panns Bank from £78.95* 24/7 Campus Safety

The Forge - U-Student Village fromfrom £82 to £72.00* £135* *prices per week Accommodation at London Campus

Our accommodation partner UNITE can help you find the perfect place in London. > You can choose an ensuite bedroom in a shared flat if you want to live with friends, or a studio apartment if you prefer to live independently. > Prices start from £149 per week. All bills are included (water, electricity, heating, Wi-Fi and contents insurance) > 24-hour security cameras and secure door Unite entry systems. University life Sports Clubs

Aikido Darts Golf Rugby Union Table Tennis American Football Equestrian Handball (Men’s) Taekwondo Archery Football Hockey Rugby Union Tennis Athletics (Men’s) Judo (Women’s) Trampolining Badminton Football Kickboxing and Sendai Karate Volleyball Basketball (Women’s) Self Defence Snow Sports Water Polo Cheerleading Freefall Society Marine Adventure Squash Cricket Futsal Netball Scuba Club Dance Gaelic Football ‌Rowing Swimming University life Societies

Business Society Education Society Hong Kong and Pole Fitness Afro-Caribbean Enterprise Society Malaysian Society Society Society Feminist Society Islamic Society Sikh Society Bethel Campus Formula Student Kuwaiti Society Fellowship Motorsport Team Law Society Christian Union Gothic Society LGBT Society Coco-Society Games Club Mount Kilimanjaro Debating Society Hope Fellowship Society Drawing Society Society Nigerian Society University life London Campus Urban Active is an exciting way to have fun, de-stress, meet new friends, & stay physically active at the University of Sunderland Wimbeland Circuits Ultimate Frisbee Beach Festival Basketball Geo-Caching Glow Events Easter Egg Fun Run Table Tennis Goal Ball Zombie Santa Fun Cardio Tennis Cricket Roller Disco Run Dodgeball Running bUS Rounders Cycle-in Movie Nights Futsal Fighting Fit Skip To The Beat Find Your Match Street Golf Football Tennis Soft Ball Urban Games Club Social Volleyball Swim Fit The Hall’s Honour Stress Busters Battle Badminton Tag Rugby Shield Yoga Campus Safety

> Sunderland is one of the safest universities in England and Wales, according to official police data published in June 2014. > Student safety is very important to us at Sunderland, and we provide a number of support services to help students to study and socialise in a safe environment. > Our free campus bus provides > During the evenings the cam- safe and reliable transport be- pus bus operates a night service, tween the two campuses and which also calls at the Students’ all the student accommodation Union social venues North Shore centres. and the Bonded Warehouse. Student Support

> The Gateway > Disability and Specific > Student Financial Advice Learning Difficulties > Counselling > Support for Looked After Young > Health and Wellbeing People and Care Leavers > Chaplaincy London Campus Support & Facilities

> The Gateway > Careers Service > Library > Support for starting your > Counselling own business > Health and Wellbeing Service > Common Room Life in Sunderland City There is plenty to see and do in Sunderland from beautiful beaches and countryside, to theatres, museums and galleries. Many of the city’s attractions are free and all offer a great family day out, packed with fun. Life in London

London is one of the most fa- mous cities in the world. It has a huge amount of attractions, museums, events and open spaces to explore, as well as job opportunities and people from all over the world to meet. University Contacts

SUNDERLAND HELPLINE: +44 0191 515 3000 www.facebook.com/sunderlanduniversity www.sunderland.ac.uk www.twitter.com/sunderlanduni [email protected] www.instagram.com/sunderlanduni www.youtube.com/sunderlanduniversity

About Us: aboutus.sunderland.ac.uk Lives Online: www.livesonline.sunderland.ac.uk LONDON CAMPUS HELPLINE: +44 (0)20 7531 7333 www.facebook.com/my.uslc londoncampus.sunderland.ac.uk/ www.twitter.com/uoslondoncampus [email protected] www.youtube.com/sunderlanduniversity [email protected] European www.sunderland.ac.uk • www.sunderland.gr Regional Office 11c Dekelias Avenue, Nea Halkidona, Athens, Greece Tel: +30 210 9212 885, Fax: +30 210 9212 767